NFL 2007: Countdown to Super Bowl XLII

NEW YORK GIANTS POOL REPORT - Saturday February 2, 2008

By Mike Sando

The Giants completed their final practice before Super Bowl XLII, a roughly 50-minute walk-through session in which all players participated.

"We're excited and we're ready to go," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said. "It's been a nice week in terms of working up to (the game) and we find ourselves right here, so we're looking forward to it."

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress, unable to practice this week due to ankle and knee injuries, participated in the walk-through without limitation.

"I think he's a little bit better today," Coughlin said. "He gets a little bit better each day, and hopefully we'll be able to have some further improvement tomorrow."

The walk-through began with an abbreviated stretching session, followed by special teams, defense and offense.

Team president John Mara and general manager Jerry Reese watched from the sideline under sunny skies at the Arizona Cardinals' practice facility in Tempe.

Lt. Col. Greg Gadson, an inspirational figure for the Giants this season, watched from the sideline with his son, Jaelen. The elder Gadson, who lost both legs to a roadside bomb in Iraq, served an an honorary team captain, along with Hall of Famer Harry Carson, for the NFC Championship Game.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS POOL REPORT - Friday February 1, 2008

By Dan Pompei

Chicago Tribune

The Patriots concluded their preparations for Super Bowl XLII with a crisp workout in shorts and shells at Sun Devil Stadium that lasted an hour and 20 minutes Friday.

"We're ready to roll," coach Bill Belichick said. "We're ready as we're going to be."

Belichick said the team will not have a walk through at University of Phoenix Stadium Saturday. The Patriots will go to the stadium to take a team photo.

Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney's shoulder injury has improved, and Gaffney was able to participate fully in practice. Quarterback Tom Brady's ankle continued to be a non-issue. So the Patriots look to be completely healthy.

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown spoke to the team before practice at Belichick's request.

SUPER BOWL XLII INJURY REPORT -- FRIDAY

Following is a list of injured players for Super Bowl XLII (February 3):

Following is a list of quarterback injuries for Super Bowl XLII:

New England Patriots

Probable

Tom Brady (right shoulder)

NEW YORK GIANTS vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

NEW YORK GIANTS

Status Report

QUESTIONABLE WR Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee)

PROBABLE CB Kevin Dockery (hip flexor), G Rich Seubert (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (thigh)

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday

WR Plaxico Burress (ankle)

Thursday

WR Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee)

Friday

WR Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (thigh)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday

CB Kevin Dockery (hip flexor), G Rich Seubert (knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday

CB Kevin Dockery (hip flexor), G Rich Seubert (knee)

Friday

CB Kevin Dockery (hip flexor), G Rich Seubert (knee)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Status Report

PROBABLE QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

Practice Report

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday

WR Jabar Gaffney (shoulder)

Thursday

WR Jabar Gaffney (shoulder)

FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday

QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

Thursday

QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

Friday

QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND

Saturday, January 5

NFC: 4:30 PM (ET)

SEATTLE 35, Washington 14

AFC: 8:00 PM (ET)

Jacksonville 31, PITTSBURGH 29

Sunday, January 6

NFC: 1:00 PM (ET)

N.Y. Giants 24, TAMPA BAY 14

AFC: 4:30 PM (ET)

SAN DIEGO 17, Tennessee 6

NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS

Saturday, January 12

NFC: 4:30 PM (ET)

GREEN BAY 42, Seattle 20

AFC: 8:00 PM (ET)

NEW ENGLAND 31, Jacksonville 20

Sunday, January 13

AFC: 1:00 PM (ET)

San Diego 28, INDIANAPOLIS 24

NFC: 4:30 PM (ET)

N.Y. Giants 21, DALLAS 17

In the Divisional Playoffs, the division champion with the best record in each conference is host to the surviving Wild Card Weekend team with the lowest playoff ranking. The division champion with the second-best record in each conference is host to the surviving Wild Card Weekend team with the highest playoff ranking. There are no restrictions on intradivision games.

Once teams are ranked for the playoffs, positions do not change:

American Football Conference

1. New England (East Division champion)

2. Indianapolis (South Division champion)

3. San Diego (West Division champion)

4. Pittsburgh (North Division champion)

5. Jacksonville

6. Tennessee

National Football Conference

1. Dallas (East Division champion)

2. Green Bay (North Division champion)

3. Seattle (West Division champion)

4. Tampa Bay (South Division champion)

5. New York Giants

6. Washington

The AFC (CBS, 3:00 PM ET) and NFC (FOX, 6:30 PM ET) Championship Games will be played on Sunday, January 20, and Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, February 3.

The annual AFC-NFC Pro Bowl will be played in Honolulu, Hawaii on Sunday, February 10